2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.

The Lord does not desire that people parish and not go to heaven.  God has infinitely more patience with our shortcomings.  Sometimes, it just takes time to take the blinders off so a person can turn and repent to God.  Many are on the journey toward God and need a little love as they find their way back.  Praise the Lord for His patience.